I’m kind of a strange soul. I become antsy and restless if I
cannot express myself creatively in some way. I truly do enjoy thinking
creatively and making things with my hands. In a world of copy cats, it
provides me with this individually empowering joy that I could never obtain
from taking a selfie or posting a photo to Instragram-I made this piece of art
and it represents me. For a while, I didn’t have any outlets to be creative. I
couldn’t make blog backgrounds because I no longer had (or could afford)
photoshop, I liked to put together outfits, but didn’t know how I could do so
online, and I liked to write music but I no longer had access to a keyboard.
Things began to look bleak. My anxiety spiraled out of control, my moods swung
unpredictably and became very depressed and cold towards my loved ones. If it
isn’t obvious already, I truly NEED creativity in my life. So I sat down to
plan out new ways I can express my creativity until I can afford more tools
(like a keyboard).
Write Lyrics
Like to write songs? Write a bunch
of lyrics and try to hum a melody. It’s pretty straight forward, but everyone’s
creative process is different. I find that I need to channel some emotion I
wish to convey first. The emotion will sometimes help me think of chords and
melodies. Then I think of the theme of the song, then the title. Then I can
begin actually writing the song. Try to consider the meter you’d like before
you start putting words to the page. Also try to consider which instruments you’d
like to play your song.
Compose Music
There’s a free computer software application
called Muse Score (https://musescore.org/) that allows you to write sheet
music. It doesn’t take too long to learn how to use the software, and it’s
wonderful for if you don’t have an instrument readily available or if you like
to plan music perfectly before pulling out your instrument of choice.
Fashion Design
Into fashion design? Try out a
website called Polyvore. It’s a website where you can use the online database
of clothing, accessories, makeup, etc to assemble outfits and collections. The
website is totally free and very fun!
Write a Short Story
My imagination runs rampant every day!
I never know what kind of stories or scenarios will pop into my head at any
given moment. If you’re like me, it’s probably a good idea to write them down
and feed your imagination. See what would happen if you were to have mind
control powers, or if you found out that your friend is in the CIA, or that
your family is related to a tribe of werewolves, or that you won the lottery
but there is a catch.
Read a Book
I know, I know. You don’t get to
make anything by reading a book, but hold on there for a second. Reading books
gets your imagination running. It may give you some ideas for your next project
or creative endeavor. You never know!
Make a Blogpost
Have a blog, make a blogpost about
something that’s been on your mind lately! It really gets your creative juices
(and funny anecdotes) flowing. It’s the most freeing form of creative writing
and love to encourage people to share what’s on their minds or in their hearts.
Graphic Design
Download Photoshop, or GIMP if you
can’t afford photoshop, and make some blog backgrounds, banners, logos,
wallpapers, calendars, icons, etc. Take a class on coding if you want to get
deeper into web design. Whether it’s for personal use or to sell get your
digital design fix from these creative outlets.
Interior Design
There’s a software application
called Room Sketcher (http://www.roomsketcher.com/interior-design/) that is
apparently a virtual platform for aspiring interior designers. I myself have
never used the software before, but it a good-to-know resource. Also, (now don’t
judge) the Sims offers an excellent platform to plan, build and design virtual
homes from scratch. Even if you never actually play with any sims, just being
able to build and design homes is very exciting. In what ways do you like to get creative?
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